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Date of Death: October 09, 1996 (83)

Birth Place: Evanston, IL, USA

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Confirmed: Leigh Joins Cast of HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Revival with Stiller, Falco; Opens at Walter Kerr 4/4
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 3, 2010


According to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, Jennifer Jason Leigh, is set to star in the upcoming Broadway revival of John Guare's The House Of Blue Leaves. David Cromer will direct the production.

Confirmed: Leigh Joins Cast of HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Revival with Stiller, Falco; Opens at Walter Kerr 4/4
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2010


According to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, Jennifer Jason Leigh, is set to star in the upcoming Broadway revival of John Guare's The House Of Blue Leaves. David Cromer will direct the production.

NBC Telethon Features 39 STEPS, NIGHT MUSIC, JERSEY BOYS, and BC/EFA, 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2010


THE 39 STEPS, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, and JERSEY BOYS, will all be featured today as part of the first annual NBC New York Nonstop Giving Telethon. The New York Theatre special will air tomorrow, December 2 at 7 AM, 10:30 AM, 5 PM, and 10:30 PM, on NBC New York Nonstop (Time Warner Cable, channel 161). For listings on other cable system's, visit http://www.nbcnewyork.com/station/shows/New-York-Nonstop.html.

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to NIGHT MUSIC!
by Contests Broadway - Nov 19, 2010


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on tickets to A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC for performances through January 2, 2011! Directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC plays the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Colonial Theatre Presents Kate Clinton The Lady HAHA Tour, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010


Kate Clinton The Lady HAHA Tour with Special Guest Roy Zimmerman will be coming to the Colonial on November 13, at 8PM. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

THE NORMAL HEART Broadway Run 'Likely' in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 2, 2010


On October 18, the Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart, earned a heartfelt standing ovation at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The reading starred Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that raised $150,000 for The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed.

ANGELS IN AMERICA Opens at Signature Theatre, 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) opens the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning epic work, ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES on October 28. The production will be directed by Michael Greif. ANGELS IN AMERICA is the first production of Signature's 20th Anniversary season, celebrating the works of Tony Kushner.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC's Elaine Stritch Featured On Theater Talk 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch, currently starring opposite Bernadette Peters in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Trevor Nunn, will be interviewed by Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins on "Theater Talk" this Friday, October 22 at 1:00 AM EST on WNET-TV (Channel 13).

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC's Elaine Stritch Featured On Theater Talk 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2010


Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch, currently starring opposite Bernadette Peters in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Trevor Nunn, will be interviewed by Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins on "Theater Talk" this Friday, October 22 at 1:00 AM EST on WNET-TV (Channel 13).

THE NORMAL HEART Coming to Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 19, 2010


Last night, October 18, the Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart, earned a heartfelt standing ovation at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The reading starred Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that raised $150,000 for The Actors Fund and Friends in Deed.

Photo Coverage: THE NORMAL HEART After Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 19, 2010


Last night's, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart was a phenomenal success. The cast featured Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello,Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that benefited The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading took place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: THE NORMAL HEART Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Oct 19, 2010


Last night's, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart was a phenomenal success. The cast featured Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello,Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that benefited The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading took place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: THE NORMAL HEART Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Oct 19, 2010


Last night's, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart was a phenomenal success. The cast featured Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello,Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that benefited The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading took place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Glenn Close, Garber, Wilson et al. in NORMAL HEART Benefit, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announced that Glenn Close will play the role of 'Dr. Emma Brookner' in the upcoming, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart. She joins cast members Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that will benefit The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading will take place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: Miss Leigh Ann Larkin's Live Backstage Vid? Watch Here....
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2010


Leigh Ann Larkin, who plays Petra in the current Broadway production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, did some live streaming and chatting with fans from backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre in her dressing room on Friday, October 15 at 6:00 PM EST. Check out the video below!

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 10/15/2010
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 10/15/2010.

Colonial Theatre Presents Kate Clinton The Lady HAHA Tour, 11/13
by Erica Anker - Oct 14, 2010


Kate Clinton The Lady HAHA Tour with Special Guest Roy Zimmerman will be coming to the Colonial on November 13, at 8PM. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

NIGHT MUSIC's Larkin Does Live Backstage Stream, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


Leigh Ann Larkin, who plays Petra in the current Broadway production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, will be live streaming and chatting with fans from backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre in her dressing room on Friday, October 15 at 6:00 PM EST.

NIGHT MUSIC's Larkin to Do Live Backstage Stream, 10/15
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2010


Leigh Ann Larkin, who plays Petra in the current Broadway production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, will be live streaming and chatting with fans from backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre in her dressing room on Friday, October 15 at 6:00 PM EST.

Glenn Close Joins Garber, Wilson et al. in NORMAL HEART Benefit, 10/18
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Glenn Close will play the role of 'Dr. Emma Brookner' in the upcoming, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart. She joins previously announced cast members Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that will benefit The Actors Fund and Friends in Deed. The historic reading will take place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

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